Gabrielle Aplin
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Gabrielle Ann Aplin is an English singer-songwriter from Bath, Somerset
. Aplin first became recognised on Youtube
over 3 years ago when she covered a song by the American rock band Paramore
, called My Heart. She received a large amount of recognition when she posted a cover of the You Me At Six
song "The Liar and the Lighter." As of August 2011, this cover has over 450,000 views. Gabrielle first recorded a version of this song when she was 13, and then rerecorded it 4 years later for her debut EP entitled 'Acoustic EP.'
in Chippenham
and then in September 2009 decided to go to City of Bath College
to gain a diploma in popular music.
originally by Katy Perry
and Forget You by Cee Lo Green. At some point in 2009, Gabrielle uploaded her original songs to BBC Introducing
. In 2010, Gabrielle set up her own website.
Gabrielle's first release was her 5-track acoustic EP which was made available to download on the iTunes store
at midnight on the 13th September 2010. It reached the top 25 in the UK iTunes album chart. It features the song "Reverse" which was used on Made in Chelsea
.
In 2011 Gabrielle was invited to perform 4 songs along with a band at Maida Vale Studios
where she sang 3 of her own compositions, Ghosts from her Acoustic EP, Never Fade and Puzzle Piece from her Never Fade EP, and finally a cover of the Coldplay
song Fix You
.
Her first headline tour, coincided with the release of her Acoustic EP in September 2010, taking in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, Bath and Bristol. After the success of the first headline tour she then embarked on a further date headline tour in November/December 2010 taking in additional cities including Cardiff, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Her next tour took place shortly after the release of her Acoustic EP and took place in November/December 2010 where she played at more cities including Leeds
, Plymouth
and Newcastle
.
Her third tour coincided with the release of her Never Fade EP and took place in May 2011, where she played abroad for the first time in Dublin.
Following this Gabrielle embarked on her first set of Festivals taking in Glastonbury's Acoustic Stage, Secret Garden Party, Kendal Calling, Barn On The Farm and many more.
She supported Matt Cardle at the KOKO Club in October 2011.
On November 14th she embarked on her next UK tour starting off with the Borderline in London. She played a few songs from her Acoustic EP (with the likes of Ghosts), tracks from her Never Fade EP (Panic Cord and Lying to the Mirror) alongside a few covers such as 'Sheila' and a rendition of 'Fix You' by Coldplay. In addition she showcased songs such as 'Home' and 'Keep Pushing Me' which will be featured on her new EP, Home. The EP will be released on the 9th January 2012.
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
. Aplin first became recognised on Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
over 3 years ago when she covered a song by the American rock band Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
, called My Heart. She received a large amount of recognition when she posted a cover of the You Me At Six
You Me At Six
You Me at Six is a British rock band from Weybridge, Surrey. Formed in 2004, the group rose to fame in 2008 with the success of their debut album, Take Off Your Colours, which included the singles "Save It for the Bedroom", "Finders Keepers" and "Kiss and Tell", with the latter two peaking at #33...
song "The Liar and the Lighter." As of August 2011, this cover has over 450,000 views. Gabrielle first recorded a version of this song when she was 13, and then rerecorded it 4 years later for her debut EP entitled 'Acoustic EP.'
Background
Gabrielle was born and brought up near Bath, the first of two children. She began playing the piano around aged 12 and the guitar at around 14. She attended Sheldon SchoolSheldon school
Sheldon School is a large mixed comprehensive school in Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK for children aged 11–18 and is the largest school in Wiltshire. It is one of three in Chippenham, the others being Abbeyfield and Hardenhuish...
in Chippenham
Chippenham
Chippenham may be:* Chippenham, Wiltshire* Chippenham * Chippenham, Cambridgeshire-See also:* Virginia State Route 150, also known as Chippenham Parkway, USA* Cippenham, Berkshire, UK...
and then in September 2009 decided to go to City of Bath College
City of Bath College
City of Bath College is a Further Education college in the centre of Bath, Somerset, England.-History:The college was formed in 1892 under the combined names of Bath City Science, Art, and Technical Schools...
to gain a diploma in popular music.
Early career
Gabrielle used Youtube to gain a following, and as of August 2011 she has over 31,000 subscribers. Her most viewed videos include The Liar and the Lighter originally by You Me At Six, Teenage DreamTeenage Dream
-Albums:*Teenage Dream , a 2000 remix album by IQU*Teenage Dream , a 2010 album by Katy Perry*Teenage Dream, a 1987 T...
originally by Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
and Forget You by Cee Lo Green. At some point in 2009, Gabrielle uploaded her original songs to BBC Introducing
BBC Introducing
BBC Introducing is the brand for new music programmes across the BBC radio stations, showcasing unsigned, self signed and other emerging musical talent primarily from the UK. Launched in 2007 the Introducing brand brings programming from across the BBC under a unified brand with each show retaining...
. In 2010, Gabrielle set up her own website.
Gabrielle's first release was her 5-track acoustic EP which was made available to download on the iTunes store
ITunes Store
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
at midnight on the 13th September 2010. It reached the top 25 in the UK iTunes album chart. It features the song "Reverse" which was used on Made in Chelsea
Made in Chelsea
Made in Chelsea is a scripted soap opera set in the wealthy Chelsea district of London. The show follows the lives of: Ollie Locke, Spencer Matthews, Fredrik Ferrier, Francis Boulle, Hugo Taylor, Millie Mackintosh, Amber Atherton, Alexandra Felstead, Francesca Hull, Rosie Fortescue, Caggie Dunlop...
.
Release of second EP
Her second EP was entitled 'Never Fade EP' and saw Gabrielle expand her sound, showcasing a more folk/pop sound. The EP was released on the 9th May 2011 and reached the top 14 in the UK, top 50 in Australia and top 100 in America. This EP featured the track 'Panic Cord' which was also used on Made in Chelsea.BBC Introducing
Gabrielle uploaded her songs to BBC Introducing at some point in 2009, where they were noticed by her local radio show BBC Wiltshire. She was invited to play for them and has since done several sets with them.In 2011 Gabrielle was invited to perform 4 songs along with a band at Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios
Maida Vale Studios is a complex of seven BBC studios on Delaware Road, Maida Vale, London.It has been used to record thousands of classical music, popular music and drama sessions for BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio 4 from 1946 to the present...
where she sang 3 of her own compositions, Ghosts from her Acoustic EP, Never Fade and Puzzle Piece from her Never Fade EP, and finally a cover of the Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
song Fix You
Fix You
"Fix You" is a song by English alternative rock band Coldplay. It was written by all four members of the band for their third album, X&Y. The track is built around an organ, that is accompanied by slow tempo drums, and a vocals. It was released on 5 September 2005 as the second single from X&Y and...
.
Tours
Gabrielle Aplin has taken in 3 Headline UK and Ireland tours.Her first headline tour, coincided with the release of her Acoustic EP in September 2010, taking in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, Bath and Bristol. After the success of the first headline tour she then embarked on a further date headline tour in November/December 2010 taking in additional cities including Cardiff, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Her next tour took place shortly after the release of her Acoustic EP and took place in November/December 2010 where she played at more cities including Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
and Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
.
Her third tour coincided with the release of her Never Fade EP and took place in May 2011, where she played abroad for the first time in Dublin.
Following this Gabrielle embarked on her first set of Festivals taking in Glastonbury's Acoustic Stage, Secret Garden Party, Kendal Calling, Barn On The Farm and many more.
She supported Matt Cardle at the KOKO Club in October 2011.
On November 14th she embarked on her next UK tour starting off with the Borderline in London. She played a few songs from her Acoustic EP (with the likes of Ghosts), tracks from her Never Fade EP (Panic Cord and Lying to the Mirror) alongside a few covers such as 'Sheila' and a rendition of 'Fix You' by Coldplay. In addition she showcased songs such as 'Home' and 'Keep Pushing Me' which will be featured on her new EP, Home. The EP will be released on the 9th January 2012.